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Tobacco-Free Living is the Most Effective Protection Against Cancer

Arijit Bose

By Dr. Shashank Chaudhary Principal Consultant – Surgical Oncology / Cancer Care / Robotic Surgery Max Superspeciality Hospital Cancer has become one of the most serious health challenges of our time, and tobacco consumption remains one of its biggest causes. Smoking, gutkha, khaini, pan masala, and other tobacco products significantly increase the risk of cancers affecting the mouth, throat, lungs, stomach, pancreas, urinary bladder, and food pipe. Every year, thousands of lives are impacted simply because people ignore the long-term dangers associated with tobacco use. On the occasion of World…

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Gram Pradhans as Prashasaks: Strategic Balancing Act in Hindi Heartland

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a carefully thought out administrative move with significant political implications, the Government of Uttar Pradesh has appointed outgoing Gram Pradhans of nearly 57,694 Gram Panchayats as “Prashasaks” (administrators) after the completion of their official tenure on May 26, 2026. The decision, taken under the leadership of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has introduced a new model of rural governance continuity at a time when Panchayat elections in the state are facing considerable delays. For the first time in Uttar Pradesh’s Panchayati Raj history, elected village heads have…

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The End State of War

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Lucknow: As the smoke clears from battlefields and ceasefires begin to hold, the real question facing nations is not who won the war, but what kind of peace will follow. The “end state” of a war, the political, social, and economic condition left behind after conflict which often determines whether stability can endure or violence will return. History has shown that wars do not truly end when guns fall silent. From shattered cities to divided societies, the aftermath of conflict reveals the deeper challenges of rebuilding nations, restoring trust, and…

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UP Congress Pays Tribute to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on Death Anniversary

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Ajay Rai says Nehru laid the foundation of modern India and world-class institutions Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee observed the death anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Jawaharlal Nehru at the party headquarters in Lucknow. The programme was held under the chairmanship of UP Congress President Ajay Rai and included a seminar on the theme “Kal, Aaj Aur Kal” (Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow), organised by the party’s Ideas Department under the coordination of its chairman H L Dusadh. The event began with Ajay Rai offering floral tributes…

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Bareilly District Magistrate Issues Advisory to Protect Residents from Heat Wave

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Administration urges citizens to stay hydrated, avoid peak afternoon heat and follow safety precautions Bareilly: In view of rising temperatures and the increasing risk of heat wave conditions, Bareilly DM Avinash Singh has issued a detailed public advisory outlining preventive measures and safety guidelines to protect residents from heat stroke and related illnesses. The District Magistrate explained that according to the India Meteorological Department, a heat wave is declared when the local temperature remains at least 3 degrees Celsius above normal for three consecutive days. He warned that prolonged exposure…

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Yogi Government Appoints Outgoing Village Heads as Administrators of Gram Panchayats

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Yogi Adityanath has taken a major administrative decision ahead of the completion of the current Gram Panchayat tenure in Uttar Pradesh. With the term of village panchayats ending on May 26, 2026, the state government has decided to appoint outgoing village heads (Gram Pradhans) as administrators until the formation of new panchayats or for a maximum period of six months. According to official directions issued under the instructions of the Chief Minister, all District Magistrates across the state have been authorized to designate outgoing Gram Pradhans as administrators from…

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Heartfelt Tributes Paid to P.C. Joshi: *Melodies of Devotion and Reverence Resound at ‘Bhajan Sandhya’*

Arijit Bose

Lucknow:  Today, a tribute meeting and a grand Bhajan (devotional music) ceremony were organized at the Visvesvaraya Auditorium on M.G. Marg to honor the memory of the late P.C. Joshi—husband of former Minister and former MP Rita Bahuguna Joshi. The event unfolded amidst an atmosphere of deep reverence, emotion, and spirituality. The programs were attended by numerous prominent figures from the political, social, cultural, and religious spheres; a large number of senior citizens were also present to offer their floral tributes to the late P.C. Joshi. During the tribute meeting,…

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‘Mahaprabhu Jagannath’ Marks a Landmark Moment for Indian Animation

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‘Mahaprabhu Jagannath’ Marks a Landmark Moment for Indian Animation, Launches the Ambitious ‘Sanatan Universe’ Mumbai: Indian animation is preparing for a major cultural and cinematic milestone with the upcoming release of Mahaprabhu Jagannath, the first full-length animated feature film based on Lord Jagannath. Developed by Ele Animations Pvt. Ltd., the film is set to become the foundation of an expansive interconnected storytelling franchise titled the Sanatan Universe. The project marks a significant evolution for the studio, whose animated television series Jay Jagannath became widely popular among children and families after…

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Energy Minister A.K. Sharma Takes Tough Stand During Inspection of 1912 Power Complaint Control Room

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma conducted a surprise inspection of the 1912 Electricity Complaint Service Centre in Lucknow and directed officials to ensure faster and more accountable grievance redressal for electricity consumers. During the inspection, the minister personally interacted with consumers over phone calls to understand the ground reality regarding power-related complaints and the status of their resolution. He also issued necessary directions to improve the efficiency of the complaint-handling mechanism. Reviewing the functioning of the control room, A.K. Sharma expressed displeasure over the practice…

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Across Centuries and Stanzas: The Shared Soul of Poetry

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Lucknow: There are several motifs that are common to literature of all languages in India, through all the epochs, that are used to signify the same sentiments, from Sangam age in Tamil literature to modern Tamil poetry, from ancient Prakrit poetry to Sanskrit classical poetry. One such motif is the bee that is often addressed by the pining nāyikā (or sometimes the nāyaka) to express one’s longing, almost as if in the hope that the bee, which is free to soar to any place, would convey the message to the…

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